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BDS Launches Consultation on Professional Membership

The charity is looking to find opportunities to work with and support deer managers and stalkers throughout their career and to also learn from their experiences and insights on deer management.

Ask BDS – Deer and land development

The British Deer Society often receives enquiries from concerned local residents regarding new housing, solar farms or other developments on land where they regularly see deer.

Ask BDS – Is it legal to shoot deer?

The British Deer Society is regularly contacted by concerned members of the public who have observed activity related to deer management taking place. While fully appreciating their concerns we recognise that, provided it is carried out with the permission of the landowner or their representative, culling may be conducted provided that a comprehensive range of legal requirements are observed.

Tick-borne Encephalitis Detection in England

A new risk assessment has been published this week by a multi-agency cross-government committee, highlighting that tick-borne encephalitis is now likely to be present in England.

The risk assessment is based on both human cases and the detection of the virus in ticks in several areas of the country and it is important to stress that the risk to the general public in the UK remains very low.

A Kind Donation Brings Joy To Children With Learning Difficulties

In 2023 an exciting new art trail is coming to Furzey Gardens, Minstead, Lyndhurst, Hampshire. The trail will see over 20 four-foot, artist-decorated, fairy doors displayed in the gardens to thrill visitors of all ages. Selected artists have now been chosen and are working away on bringing their designs to life.

Ask BDS – Antlers Not Horns

There is often confusion over the difference between antlers and horns, and deer are sometimes incorrectly described as having the latter.

BDS Position on Petition to Eradicate Deer from South Uist

The British Deer Society has been made aware of a petition from a member of Sealladh na Beinne Moire , to the Board of Sealladh na Beinne Moire, the owner of South Uist Estate, calling for the eradication of deer from the island.

Deer Management Beyond Borders

Last week I had the privilege to travel to Northern Ireland to meet with a few N.I. and Irish deer organisations where we discussed the deer management and habitat impact work carried out across the whole island of Ireland. I was also updated on the extremely important work carried out with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on behalf of deer managers and gun owners.

BDS 60th Anniversary February Promotion

Spend £60 or more in our online shop and receive a complimentary 60th anniversary BDS pin badge

Winter Edition of Digital Deer – OUT NOW

The British Deer Society’s online taster magazine Digital Deer is out this week and packed full of deer news, information, and articles to delight all those with a love for deer.